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Vintage Rolex question

Discussion in 'Fine Watches, Jewelry, & Clothes' started by carguy246, Feb 10, 2019.

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  1. carguy246

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    #1 carguy246, Feb 10, 2019
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    #2 flat_plane_eddie, Feb 10, 2019
    It's a Frankenstein which isn't necessarily bad but what exactly are you wanting? Do you want a vintage watch with a service dial, newer case back and newer bracelet? Or do you want more of the vintage feel with appropriate parts? I would personally rather just get a newer watch (16710) that's all original or if you have the funds, get a vintage one that that at least has the original bracelet on it and case back. Service dial isn't the end of the world.
     
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    #3 Greg34, Feb 10, 2019
    IMHO:
    Way overpriced for a Frankinwatch.
    Look around online and you will find nice all original watches for that price or less with Pepsi or Coke bezels
     
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    #4 carguy246, Feb 12, 2019
    Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. I'll keep looking. I find the vintage watches to be kind of scary to purchase unless you know what you are doing. I might get something newer, which would be simpler. I am interested in either a vintage watch or a basically new watch as I have a early 90's Sea Dweller and want something from a different era. Thanks again.
     
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    #5 carguy246, Feb 12, 2019
    I got excited about this one when I first saw it, but found a lot of things they don't disclose when I did some research.

    https://www.crownandcaliber.com/products/tudor-submariner-7928-10-10-tud-5bnus8

    Font on the dial is strange, hands appear to be from a later lollipop Tudor and the case seems to be from a later watch as well. Probably a lot of other problems that I am not even aware of.
     
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    #6 bpu699, Feb 12, 2019
    As an FYI... my dealer was way less than bobswatches and the other web based dealers. Makes no sense, but there it is... shop around.
     
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    #7 dstacy, Feb 12, 2019
    That is a service case. 4,4xx,xxx serial number is the “tell”. This one is NOT your watch.
     
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    #8 schwoo, Feb 12, 2019
    Check out Davidsw Rolex. He is based in Orlando. I have purchased several Rolex watches from him. He has an impeccable reputation. He can find the impossible at a reasonable price. Very trustworthy.
     
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    #9 schwoo, Feb 12, 2019
    Another good source is to check out the Rolex forum. They have a classified area of Rolex for sale. Several reputable dealers. You can check out Bob’s watch reputation on that forum.

    I spent 70% of my time on the Ferrari chat and 30% on the Rolex forum.

    I agree, that is not the watch for you. Do you want something That you can enjoy, retain its value, and pass on to your family.
     
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    #10 dstacy, Feb 12, 2019
    However be warned the Admin there LOL-x is a tyrant worse than Rob.
     
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    #11 WPOZZZ, Feb 12, 2019
    I like how they say service case, service dial instead of replacement. What happens to a case that it requires replacement?
     
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    #12 dstacy, Feb 13, 2019
    Corrosion or dropped in the garbage disposal.
     
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    #13 flat_plane_eddie, Feb 13, 2019
    Rolex's standards for changing a case are fairly unrealistic. I've seen plenty that needed just a bit of fixing but which they said requires replacement. I don't know the specifics on this one but just saying in general it doesn't have to be that bad.
     

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